Lincoln Land Chapter
Military Officers Association of America
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The Lincoln Land Chapter is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
MOAA and its affiliated councils and chapters are non-partisan.
Illinois Council of Chapter Website
MOAA National Website
Advocacy in Action (AiA) 2025
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Our Illinois Council of Chapters Advocacy in Action Team spent time in Washington DC April 7-10 to advocate MOAA's issues dear to us.
Information and Photos are available of the trip.
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CLICK HERE FOR Illinois Council of Chapter President's Legislative Update on Advocacy in Action 2025​​
** CHANGE/NEW***
Our NEXT Chapter Event:
Dinner Meeting - Friday, June 13, 2025
American Legion Post #32 - Springfield, IL
Program: Pastor Paul Pfeffer / Topic: Military Chaplain History
Information and Registration NOW AVAILABLE!
MOST RECENT EDITION of Our Chapter Newsletter
"The Salute"
April 2025
Lincoln Land Chapter Presents 2025 Awards to ROTC/JROTC Cadets in Several Special Award Presentations​​​
MOAA Lincoln Land Chapter Scholarship Applications are OPEN
Deadline for Applications: June 15, 2025​​​
Click Here for the Scholarship Requirements and to download the Application
7th Annual MOAA Lincoln Land Chapter Golf Outing
October 11, 2025
ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR HELP, GOLFERS, and ASSISTANCE!
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Lincoln Land Chapter Receives Level of Excellence and Communications Awards for 2024
4 Star Level of Excellence / 5 Star Communications
Photos from Our Recent Member Dinner Meeting on April 11th at Northfield Center in Springfield
Program: Patrick Harper, US Public Health Service
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Click Here to See the Photos and Synopsis of the Meeting
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Chapter Dinners/Events
2025
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During calendar year 2025, the Chapter Leadership continues to explore alternatives for meetings, events and venues., and we are planning for changes during 2026.
We will be planning dinners, but also exploring possibilities of ZOOM meetings, lunch meetings, short cocktail discussion hours, and project days. ​These possibly be planned for not just the Springfield and Decatur area venues, but possibly for other areas around our chapter area (31 Counties in Central Illinois).
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​​We appreciate the input and comments from the members.
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The following dates, venues, and programs are currently scheduled for meetings and events in 2025 and may be subject to change.
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Friday, June 13, 2025
Location: American Legion Post #32, Springfield, IL
Program: Pastor Paul Pfeffer
TOPIC: Military Chaplains' Program Presentation
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Friday, August 8, 2025
Island Bay Yacht Club (Outdoor Patio), Springfield, IL -
Program: Summer Outing and Scholarship Presentation
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Friday, October 10, 2025
Location Bistro 537, Decatur, IL
Program: TBD
Annual Business Meeting/Officer Electionsfor 2026-2027
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Saturday, October 11, 2025
7th Annual Golf Outing - Shambolee Golf Course, Petersburg, IL
ALL HANDS ON DECK !!!!!
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Location: Northfield Center
Christmas Gala and Scholarship Fundraiser (Under Review as to Meeting Format and Giving)
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Executive Committee (EXCOMM) Meetings
(Via ZOOM) - 2025
July 10, 2025
September 11, 2025
November 13, 2025
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